Around 131 million American people have to use prescription drugs. Prescription errors can have devastating consequences for patients, leading to harm, injury, and even fatalities. When faced with the aftermath of a prescription error, it is important to understand your rights and options. You’ll need to think about potential harms, legal considerations, and the factors […]
Did you know that there are approximately eight thousand nonfatal drownings per year in the United States? Many of these nonfatal drownings take place in swimming pools. However, drowning is not the only danger when visiting a swimming pool. There are all kinds of injuries that can be sustained. If you’ve been injured at a […]
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional acts in a way that causes harm, injury, or death to a patient. There are several ways this can occur. The provider could perform a medical error, fail to provide an appropriate treatment, neglect to take an appropriate action, or deliver a substandard treatment. If you or someone […]
There are far too many vehicle crashes in the United States and the state of Tennessee in general. Did you know that there were more than 1,300 fatalities last year in car accidents? There are many more accidents in which the victims sustain serious injuries. Millions of dollars are also incurred in property damage. Many […]
Did you know that approximately 33% of doctors are sued by medical patients for medical malpractice during their careers? If you’re like most people, you probably don’t know much about medical malpractice law. And that’s okay because most people don’t. That’s why it’s so important to be aware of the common mistakes made during a […]
Over 266,000 people are diagnosed with breast cancer each year in the United States. And while a breast cancer diagnosis is horrible, what’s even worse is not catching it early enough (or even at all). A recent study found that breast cancer is commonly misdiagnosed. This means that thousands of women aren’t getting the treatment […]
Did you know that there are over 6 million car accidents each year? Unfortunately, many of these accidents result in serious bodily harm. If you’ve experienced an injury from a car accident, it’s crucial that you get in touch with the right car accident lawyer. However, not everybody understands how to find the option best […]
According to the American Medical Association, about one-third of doctors are sued by their patients for medical malpractice at some point in their careers. That number jumps to almost 50% by the time doctors turn 55. With these statistics in mind, you might find yourself in a position where you’ll want to sue a doctor […]
Negligence. It can cause serious injuries and result in very unfortunate accidents. At times, these can even lead to legal cases in the personal injury field of law. In 2020, there was a 97% rise in personal injury filings compared to the year before. Negligence can be a big reason why these personal injury cases […]
Nashville’s crime statistics paint an unsavory picture. The chance of becoming the victim of a violent crime is 1 in 86. The chance of becoming the victim of a property crime is a whopping 1 in 25. Does living in a high-crime city mean you have no recourse if you’ve been attacked or robbed? Absolutely […]